1181 Question/Answers

You say that the best storytelling today is in TV rather than movies. How does this be when TV series go on and on and don't have endings?

You say that the best storytelling today is in TV rather than movies. How does this be when TV series go on and on and don't have endings?

Sep 20, 2013 - 12:00 AM

Do you feel that mythology is under-used in films?

Do you feel that mythology is under-used in films?

Sep 19, 2013 - 12:00 AM

How does "Tender Mercies" compare to "Silver Linings Playbook", since they are both redemption plots?

How does "Tender Mercies" compare to "Silver Linings Playbook", since they are both redemption plots?

Sep 18, 2013 - 12:00 AM

If I wanted to break a general principle of writing, such as to write a character with no real desires, could that be applied to every principle of writing?

If I wanted to break a general principle of writing, such as to write a character with no real desires, could that be applied to every principle of writing?

Sep 17, 2013 - 12:00 AM

2 Comments

Why do you say that only 20% of stories involve a character actually changing while 80% involve characters being revealed?

Why do you say that only 20% of stories involve a character actually changing while 80% involve characters being revealed?

Sep 16, 2013 - 12:00 AM

4 Comments

To deal with writer's block, you suggested researching non-fiction. Other than reading, what other tools can you suggest? Theater, ballet?

To deal with writer's block, you suggested researching non-fiction. Other than reading, what other tools can you suggest? Theater, ballet?

Sep 13, 2013 - 12:00 AM

How do you develop a fictional character for an action movie?

How do you develop a fictional character for an action movie?

Sep 12, 2013 - 12:00 AM

Does a reversal occur as the decision of the protagonist, such as when the protagonist in "Misery" finds himself locked in the room?

Does a reversal occur as the decision of the protagonist, such as when the protagonist in "Misery" finds himself locked in the room?

Sep 11, 2013 - 12:00 AM

Do you have any suggestions for separating writing a script from all the other things that come into your head if you are intending to direct the film yourself?

Do you have any suggestions for separating writing a script from all the other things that come into your head if you are intending to direct the film yourself?

Sep 10, 2013 - 12:00 AM

How do you know when you've done enough research and you can actually start writing?

How do you know when you've done enough research and you can actually start writing?

Sep 09, 2013 - 12:00 AM

First
Prev
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
Next
Last

Home I Lessons I Interviews I Q & A I I Community I FAQ I About Robert McKee
© 2010-2020 Two Arts, Inc. All Rights Reserved • Robert McKee's Storylogue • PO Box 681 • Sherman, CT 06784
Tel: 928-204-2323 • Contact Us

In order to contribute to Storylogue, you must have a membership.
Create an Account

Username: *	Please enter the username used when registering for Storylogue
Password: *	Please enter your password
	or Create an Account

Forgot Password?

Forgot Password?

If you cannot find your password, enter your email here and we will send you a new password.

Email: *	Please enter the email you used to sign up on Storylogue
	or Cancel